TechFlow news — Seraphim Czecker, Head of Growth at Ethena Labs, posted on social media: "I was a co-founder of OnlyFans. I've never spoken about this publicly before, and as far as I know, neither has anyone else. But it's true.
Before Leonid Radvinsky (the major shareholder of OnlyFans) got involved, I was already working on launching OnlyFans. When he told me he believed he was the best person in the world to do this, I agreed. His unique skill set—being both visionary and deeply knowledgeable about webcam technology, combined with a passion for empowering adult creators—made him the perfect person for the job. He's a true builder.
After launch, development progressed slowly. Sometimes, I would randomly create model profiles myself to fabricate the illusion of greater interest, hoping to motivate the community. When Leonid asked if I had done it, I would lie and say no.
Then it exploded—suddenly, the entire world started caring. The pressure from that level of attention was overwhelming, but it was also an incredible experience that fundamentally changed my life, bringing both positive and negative consequences.
I left in March 2019. Maybe one day I'll share more details. I just needed to get this off my chest."
